The three year album interlude from the compelling, Bristol-based Getdown Services that began with the mordant, energetic 2023 debut album ‘Crisps’ has finally ended with their sophomore album ‘Massive Champion’. An album title fitting for the self-proclaimed “Britain’s best band”. Photo Credit: Sion Marshall Waters The interlude, however, has been a busy one though with a copious amount of sweat-induced, unhinged and infectious performances from the often topless Josh Law a

There is something peculiarly surreal about hearing the unmistakable tones of Joe Newman outside the milieu and alt-pop, art-rock hums of Mercury Prize winning band alt-J. On the heels of almost two decades as the voice and frontman of one of British indie’s most distinctive bands, Newman has stepped out alone, trading alt-J for the rather more cryptic moniker of JJerome87. Photo Credit: Zachary Gray Recorded in Los Angeles with producer Carlos De La Garza, ‘The Canyon’ feel

Twenty years since it first landed in Daresbury, Creamfields has cemented itself as one of the UK’s biggest dance music festivals, and this was my first time making the trip. Located just outside Warrington, the site pulls crowds from Liverpool and Manchester in their thousands, alongside ravers from every corner of the country. Several transport options run into the site, with signposts and security stationed throughout to keep the flow of thousands moving in the right dire

Keyside didn’t ease their way into their debut album ‘Keyside’ , they kicked the door wide open. With driving guitars and soaring choruses, Keyside makes an immediate statement of intent. But beneath the bright and infectious surface of the album, lies something darker. With songs tackling addiction and emotional struggle yet never losing their irresistible sense of melody. ‘Runaway’ establishes the balance of the album immediately. With the upbeat guitar line and expansive c

This weekend saw around 90,000 festival goers descend on the iconic Bramham Park site for a weekend of unforgettable music. Across the site, established headliners shared the bill with a wealth of emerging talent, resulting in a host of triumphant performances. Overall, Leeds once again proved why it remains one of the UK’s favourite festivals. Since its inception back in 1999, Leeds Festival has firmly established itself as a mainstay in the festival calendar. Whilst its roo

One of Sunderland’s most exciting stars Tom A. Smith is back with an outstanding EP ‘Put On A Record Tommy’. This unique dance driven record highlights the parallels of both confidence and insecurity, expressing the difficult changes of becoming a young adult. Smith’s honest lyricism on this record emphasises the vulnerability of establishing an identity and the challenges of embodying new perspectives. The overall sonics of the EP moves contrary to this theme, proving to the

After a recently celebrated decade of Indie-Rock anthems, Garage hits, and Britpop nostalgia, DMA’S are back and ready to reclaim the Indie scene with the release of their fifth, self-titled album, ‘DMA’S’! Released on the 21st August, ‘DMA’S’ beautifully encapsulates the trio’s sonic evolution since their 2016 debut ‘Hills End’, striking a satisfying stylistic balance of both nostalgic sound and a fresh reinvention. Opening track ‘El Alamein’ wastes no time in giving us a t

Discover the best new music from across the continent from Indie Rock and Folk Pop newcomers to new releases from Europe's most exciting bands. Leon Blane Taking us to his mystifying dancefloor, Berlin-born artist Leon Blane’s latest track ‘Raise Your Head’ opens a world of New Wave, Electro-Pop euphoria. Where Depeche Mode meets MGMT, the combination of shattering, blaring drums, and the stabbing, jolting, oscillating synths seamlessly melt together, forming this colourful,

September 2025 saw the release of South London, Post-Punk rockers, Shame’s fourth album, ‘Cutthroat’. A thrashing and adrenaline packed record, they have since been touring all around the world, from Tokyo to LA, and will be heading to Manchester on the 4th of September, where they will be playing at Projekts Skatepark, which frontman Charlie Steen believes will be “a nice explosion of Rock and Roll”. In this interview, Steen peels back the layers as he delves into the making